Wedding Cake Forks: Hand Stamped Wedding Forks, Personalized Vintage Silver Forks, Wedding Date on Handle Option, GARDENIA Pattern, Gift Box

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Wedding Cake Forks: Hand Stamped Wedding Forks, Personalized Vintage Forks, Optional Wedding Date on Handle, GARDENIA Pattern, Gift Boxed, Engagement Gift, A+ Condition, Dessert Forks, Silver Plated, Gift Boxed, Custom Handstamped, 25th Anniversary Gift, Bridal Shower Gift, Food Safe

Something OLD, something new, something borrowed, something blue....

Create a new family heirloom as you fulfill the "something old" portion of this wedding tradition.

This listing is for a pair of MADE TO ORDER, simple yet elegant, upcycled vintage silver-plated dessert/salad forks in truly EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. I will hand-stamp "Mr." and "Mrs." below the fork tines, using the font pictured. These forks are ideal for the newly married couple to serve cake to each other on their wedding day. The forks are perfect for weddings, bridal showers, or engagement parties (and even anniversaries). Makes a wonderful gift and memorable keepsake!

➽ This set of hand-stamped antique silverware is MADE TO ORDER. The forks pictured are from the EXACT pattern ("Gardenia") that you will receive, but the stamped forks shown are examples only. (The 3rd fork with the date [6 ● 21 ● 14] stamped on the handle is also an example only; it is *not* included in the listing. The listing only includes 2 forks.)

➽ You will receive two salad/dessert forks, as pictured. Each fork is 6.5 inches in length and is from the "Gardenia" pattern (pictured) by WM Rogers & Son. Each fork has "WM ROGERS & SON" and "IS" (International Silver) stamped on the back on the fork handle. The front of each fork handle has a small floral design, a blank area, wavy lines, and a finial / leaves & berries type of design up near the shoulder of the fork.

➽ The two forks are polished to a bright shine and are in *EXCELLENT* condition (pristine, nearly like new). They show negligible wear despite being antiques. There is virtually no plate wear or loss... just some minor scratches on some pieces. There are no significant nicks, dings, dents, or large scratches, and the tines are beautiful (no damage; no evidence of cuts or having been chewed up in a garbage disposal). There are a few small scratches, primarily on the backs of the fork handles and on the tines.

➽ I will hand-stamp one fork with "Mr." and the other with "Mrs." below the fork tines. The letters and periods will be darkened in, as pictured. I will use the same font to stamp the letters as is shown in the photos.

➽ If you want a different style of stamp font, different words stamped, or all uppercase/all lowercase letters, please convo me prior to your order so we can set up a custom order.

➽➽➽ Pictures are enlarged (close-ups) to show detail. The photos are not the actual size of the finished item. Please refer to the applicable scale information shown in the photos (i.e., the U.S. penny, the U.S. dime, the U.S. nickel, the ruler, etc.) and/or the listing description for actual dimensions. Remember, U.S. pennies are only 19mm across (roughly 3/4-inch or 0.75 inches), U.S. dimes are only 17.7mm across (less than 3/4-inch; roughly 0.70 inches), and U.S. nickels are only 21.2mm across (roughly 0.84 inches).

➽➽➽ All pieces are handcrafted by me. Spacing between, and depth of, hand-stamped letters, numbers, characters/images, etc., will vary slightly between, and within, items. These small variations add to the charm and unique nature of each piece. They are not imperfections.

➽ Please select whether or not you would like to have the wedding date stamped on each of the fork handles in the format of "MM ● DD ● YY" (or "M ● DD ● YY" or even "M ● D ● YYYY" if you prefer, but only up to a maximum of 6 total stamped numbers).
-------Please refer to the 4th and 5th photos for examples of what a date stamped on this pattern of fork handle looks like. I will stamp the date for you using this same font pictured.
-------If you want to add the wedding date, please specify the date to stamp in the "Note to AmySueCrafts" box during checkout (as shown here:
https://img0.etsystatic.com/194/0/5763117/il_fullxfull.1386212426_5e1e.jpg ).
-------PLEASE carefully double-check the date you enter for me to stamp; I am not responsible for stamping the wrong date if I am given incorrect information. Customized items cannot be returned.

➽➽➽ Please allow 5-7 business days for production following cleared payment (prior to shipping), whether or not the wedding date needs to be added to the handles. This processing time does not include weekends or holidays. This means your item will ship no later than 1.5 weeks after the date you place your order, unless there is a federal holiday(s) involved.

♥ Shipping is FREE via USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate box, which includes insurance plus USPS Tracking™.

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♥ These forks are safe to eat with but can also be used as photo props.

♥ This set of forks comes packaged in a silver foil gift box ready for gift giving. For an example of the gift packaging, please click here:
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♥ The forks come with care instructions.

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➽➽➽ If you would like a variation on this listing, please convo me about setting up a custom order. Some options are listed below.

✪ I have more of the pictured "Gardenia" pattern dessert/salad forks available.

✪ I also have many other fork patterns and other fork sizes (dinner, grille, or pastry).

✪ I can provide you with an unmatched but similar pair of forks (to represent that you remain 2 unique individuals with both similarities and differences despite being joined together in marriage).

✪ You can select a pattern style (e.g., floral, plain, etc.).

✪ I can use a different style/size of font to stamp the words.

✪ I can stamp other words on forks (e.g., bride/groom, his cake/her cake, His/Hers, your first names, Mr. Smith/Mrs. Smith [as long as your last name will fit], dates, I Do/Me Too, Always/Forever, Mr. Right/Mrs. Right, etc.) and/or add characters (e.g., different styles of hearts).

✪ I can add stamping to both the front and back the fork handles (e.g., date on the handle front and bride/groom's first name or initials on back).

✪ I can add stamping on the fork tines (e.g., words on pastry fork tines or hearts on other tines).

The possibilities are practically endless! ❤

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★★★ All silverware items designed for use with food have the hand-stamped letters, numbers, and/or design characters darkened using a food-safe oxidation process (i.e., natural tarnishing) to highlight the stamped characters. This semi-permanent patina wears off over time, with washing, and with polishing. However the hand-stamped impressions will last forever. (See more information below.)

To view some of my other wedding/anniversary-related items, please visit;
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/search?search_query=wedding

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Please carefully review ALL of the below information prior to placing an order:
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1) What Exactly is Vintage/Antique Silverware?
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This means the silverware pieces are previously used and can include nicks, plate-wear, and/or scratches. Each piece is thoroughly cleaned and inspected by me. I personally select each piece for its elegance, design, charm, and beauty. Only the best pieces are used for my projects. There is great beauty in old silverware. Pieces may be tarnished and slightly worn from years of loving use, but reviving them and giving them new life is a fun way to reuse and recycle as well as to enjoy their vintage charm and history.

Silver plating on antique silverware also varies in color, thickness, and patina between pieces (and even within patterns) depending on the original design as well as how much each piece was used in its previous life. Because of the age and history of my silverware pieces, imperfections are to be expected and cherished -- that is part of their charm and character.

If you are seeking flawless, uniform, modern pieces for your stamped silverware, you have come to the wrong place. You would be better off looking for stainless steel pieces and/or engraved pieces.

2) How Should I Care for my Vintage Silverware?
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Please hand wash your silver-plated silverware. This will preserve the plating, making the silverware last longer.

It is normal for silver-plated pieces to darken and tarnish over time. A light polishing with silver polish or a polishing cloth will keep them beautiful.

3) Are the Letters/Characters Engraved?
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No, each letter on the silverware is lovingly hand stamped (i.e., hammered by hand by me). I carefully hand stamp each character -- one at a time. Therefore, no two pieces ever will be exactly the same due to the font/pattern used, the precise placement of each character, the character alignment, the depth of each impression, and stamp uniformity. This adds to the character, charm, and uniqueness of the pieces. Engraving is done with a machine, not by hand.

Because of the nature of hand-stamping, it is impossible to guarantee that 100% of letters/numbers/characters will be perfectly aligned. In some cases, minor tool markings may be evident on the front and/or back of the silverware depending on the design & thickness of the piece.

4) How are the Letters/Numbers/Design Characters Blackened?
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On silver-plated silverware pieces intended for use with food, stamped characters are safely blackened with oxidation (i.e., natural tarnishing) to highlight them. This patina wears off over time, with washing, and with heavier polishing. However, the stamped impressions are permanent and will continue to be visible.

The stamped characters on pennies, garden markers (coming soon), silver-plated jewelry (coming soon), and silver-plated ornaments (coming soon) are colored with a permanent, water-resistant, fade-resistant black dye. Even this "permanent" dye will fade over time. However, those products are *NOT* food safe.

Although many permanent markers (such as Sharpie® markers) are labeled as "non-toxic," it is misleading. They are "non-toxic" in accordance with their intended "normal use" purpose of writing, labeling, and drawing... NOT for eating. For example, ACMI certifies that Sharpie® markers do not contain any materials in sufficient quantities to be toxic or harmful to humans. According to the institute's toxicological evaluations, Sharpie® markers are not hazardous under "normal use" conditions. However, "normal use" does NOT include consuming any amount of the marker ink. This certification as "non-toxic" also does NOT mean that materials are not irritants or allergens. Such products are certified by ACMI to be labeled in accordance with the chronic hazard labeling standard, ASTM D 4236, and the U.S. Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA). For more information, you can search the Internet on topics such as "Are permanent markers toxic?," "What does ACMI AP certification mean?," "What is ASTM D-4236 certification?," or look up the MSDS for a particular brand of permanent marker.

And on ACMI's website, it reminds readers to not put your pen in your mouth, to avoid skin contact, and to avoid eating art materials. Moreover, "never use products for skin painting or food preparation unless indicated that the product is meant to be used in this way." (https://www.acmiart.org/index.php/art-material-safety/safety-tips-what-you-need-to-know)

Buyers are cautioned to consider the health and safety of the intended recipients of their stamped silverware gifts. Sellers who do not disclose the method of darkening the stamped characters on their products intended for use with food may inadvertently be using markers/paints/products that, although possibly labeled as "non-toxic," still could be potential irritants or allergens.

5) Please review the information found in the above "Shipping & Policies" tab or visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/policy

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✔ Please review AmySueCrafts's "Shipping & Policies" available at the tab above or go to: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/policy

✔ This item has small parts and should not be given to children due to choking hazards.

✔ Items created by AmySueCrafts are NOT toys. Please do not allow children, pets, or other adults to play with these items. Many items are breakable and also pose a choking hazard. Never put pennies, coins, charms, or other items in your mouth (or allow others to do so).

✔ Except in the case certain of ready-to-ship items, the items pictured are EXAMPLES ONLY; yours will vary based on your customization choices and natural variations in the hand-stamping process.

✔ Care Instructions for Your Handmade Item:
- Avoid direct contact with lotion, oil, perfume/cologne, hairspray, sunscreen, bug spray, and other chemicals (e.g., harsh detergents, household cleaners, bleach, alcohol, acids, etc.)
- Avoid contact with water – do not shower with OR swim with your keychains, pendants, jewelry, or other items created by AmySueCrafts; chlorine and other chemicals in water can damage, discolor, and/or destroy your handcrafted items
- In addition, keep resin-based items (e.g., music cufflinks, resin flower pendants, etc.) away from extended exposure to direct sunlight and high temperatures
- For vintage silverware, please refer to the care instructions included with your order

✔ Each hand-stamped item is stamped by me, by hand, using a hammer -- one letter/number/character/symbol at a time -- so the letters/characters/numbers may not be perfectly lined up, which only adds to the charming, rustic appeal of an item. No two will ever look the same!

✔ PLEASE be certain to provide me with ALL requested customization details at Checkout. Failure to do so can result in shipping delays which are beyond my control per my policies. If I need to follow up via convos and/or emails to gather missing custom details, your response time will determine when your item is able to be created. Thanks for understanding.

✔ If you need RUSH Order Processing (for an extra fee) to create your item faster than the standard production time listed above, please convo me prior to ordering.

✔ I ship ALL items with USPS Tracking™ (formerly called "Delivery Confirmation") which means I ***CANNOT*** ship anything by regular USPS First Class Mail; it must be sent as a USPS First Class Parcel to qualify for USPS Tracking™. This is slightly more expensive for very small, flat items, but the tracking information provides you with proof that I shipped the package and proof of delivery.

✔ AmySueCrafts accepts payment via ALL major credit cards as well as PayPal. Please convo me if you need further assistance. Please also note that payment by eCheck (checking account) or debit card *may* delay your order; those forms of payment often take 3-5 business days to clear the bank.

✔ ALL penny keychains come with your choice of (steel-based) keychain color: Antique Copper, Silver, or Gold.

✔ ALL keychains are also packaged in organza gift bags/pouches (effective 2/3/16). Solid white is the standard color, but some listings offer additional color choices.

✔ AmySueCrafts is ***typically*** open for orders SUNDAYS through THURSDAYS (closed for ordering on Fridays & Saturdays). I also close periodically for additional days to ensure I continue to complete all orders in a timely fashion. For current scheduling, please see my “Announcements” on my home page (www.AmySueCrafts.Etsy.com). Please refer to your order convo and/or receipt for your ship-by date. You will receive a tracking number via Etsy convo when your order ships.

✔ Custom order requests are always welcome!

✔ INSURANCE is available on any purchase. Please click here to access the insurance add-on: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmySueCrafts/search?search_query=insurance. Customer satisfaction is one of my primary goals, but please understand that AmySueCrafts is not responsible for packages once they are in the hands of USPS. I do not work for USPS or have any control over how USPS handles packages. Packages lost or damaged by USPS are not the fault of AmySueCrafts.

Once a package is picked up by USPS and leaves my hands, AmySueCrafts is not responsible for delivery delays, lost packages, undelivered packages, or damaged packages. Lost, damaged, undelivered, or returned packages paid without insurance are the responsibility of the buyer, not AmySueCrafts. If you choose not purchase insurance and your package is lost, damaged, or not delivered by USPS, AmySueCrafts is not liable and cannot provide a refund. Lost/damaged/undelivered packages that are not insured are also not reimbursable via USPS, even if they have USPS Tracking™.